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Japan’s Love Hotels Advertising as Ordinary Hotels is Biting Travelers (Not in the Good Way)

Sometimes, love hotels mask themselves as ordinary hotels. Learn the key differences and what to look for when booking your next trip.

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A Tokyo Hotel Asked for Her Japanese Name. She Sued Instead

A Zainichi Korean woman is suing a hotel in Tokyo after they refused to let her check in under her Korean name.

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Shinjuku Moves to Ban Airbnb-Style Rentals Where People Actually Live

The move by the city that hosts 9% of the country's vacation rentals is part of a wave of restrictions sweeping the…

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Who Pays for Your “Free” Japan Itinerary?

Nothing in life is free. So how exactly do travel agencies get paid when they customize a "free" itinerary? An honest look…

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Why Japan’s New “Sleeper Shinkansen” is a Big Hit with Japanese Women

A "sleeper" run of JR Central's Tokaido shinkansen was a huge hit. It also offered something other shinkansen don't: safety for women.

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Tokyo Overhauls Lodging Tax as Accommodation Fees Spread Across Japan

Most inbound tourists won't notice it, but the increase will enable Tokyo to better accommodate the rising wave of travelers.

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MUJI Opens “Anti-Tourism” Hotel in Busiest Tourist Location in Kyoto

MUJI's latest BASE hotel pitches itself as "anti-tourism." So why is it in one of the most heavily touristed parts of Japan?

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Japan’s Capsule Hotels: Why They May Be a Better Option Than You Think

Japan's capsule hotels are notorious for packing as many people into as small a space as possible. One type of capsule hotel,…